How To Conquer Your Fear Of Riding A Motorcycle As You Age

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[@MerrittW]

Been riding for 50 years, whats riding to me, my connection to free space, the zone, my comfort space. As humans we need to be in the environment (out doors) without phones, screens, without messages. How do I keep my mojo for riding....thats easy.... do a interstate long haul, NO freeways feel the road the bumps the smells the weather those small towns, interesting landscape's a chat in a remote pub or coffee shop to a stranger. How did I get to like this......Had a divorce cost me everything, hit the road for a year not knowing from one dat to the next what was in front of me. I met amazing people, kind people, non judgemental people in country areas & towns. Opened my eyes to the goodness around the corner never wanting explanations! Peace

[@goldilocks913]

Excellent comment 👍

[@markwhatley9955]

Returning rider at 67 after a 3 decade layoff. Everything you point out is true. I’ve had to confront fear, especially riding in a very busy urban area with a lot of very bad, aggressive drivers. What I have learned is that frequent rides, intentionality as to where and when I ride (never on freeways) and maybe THE most important factor is increasing my skills by practicing with other riders on a closed parking lot. Emergency braking, swerving, and slow speed maneuvering has GREATLY increased my confidence and enjoyment. The added benefit is just riding. It’s one of the best things I do for myself and keeps me mentally sharp. Enjoy your videos. Wish I could join you on a ride down there.

[@ultimateiphonedng8756]

Hey Eamonn, I don’t ride a Harley but love your work, you are an inspiration to us older riders. You never fail to provide a moment for reflection and always bring a smile to my dial. 👍

[@OldNotDead-Club]

thank you I really appreciate that! (any bike is a good bike - you don't need a HD)

[@KazRoyalEnfield]

Awesome again Aymen - every time I ride I hear your voice telling me to focus on the end result! I’ve taught this to many new riders thank you to you , and wow the flat road between the potholes are fantastic! Keep being you 😊

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks again Karyn

[@wendyfarrell1014]

whenever a negative thought tries to creep in when i'm riding, i always remember Karyn telling me to focus on the end result. I imagine the street where i live and my driveway. It really does help to shake away those negative thoughts. thanks Aymen for passing this on to Karyn and all of us so we inturn can share the advice with fellow riders

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for watching Wendy I really appreciate it and i hope your riding is going well!

[@ET0000]

Another great video mate.... a lot of what happens in life is mind over matter, especially fear of something like riding motorcycles! People just need to ride to their abilities and what they are comfortable with! Life is too short, take your time and absorb the ride! Ride safe mate 😎

[@tomdeworken7333]

Over the past two years I’ve developed a lot of negative thoughts that have reduced my pleasure of riding and I’ve been riding over 40 years. Your video was valuable to me in so much as now I realize it’s not just me that has developed negative thoughts when riding at my age. I’m 69. Even though I go to the gym three days of the week, it’s become a little more difficult to pull that 800 pound bike up off the kickstand and maintain it erect while I get it into neutral at a red light or even get it into gear; trying to hold it up on my right leg which I have a bad knee on. I plan on engaging in self hypnosis or self talk as it’s called. You encourage yourself to think positively and banish negative thoughts either by talking to yourself while looking in the mirror or while lying in bed before you fall asleep. I know it’s worked for me before.

[@58astroboy]

Since I’ve aged I seem to be less aggressive plus after back surgery took me 2 years to recover I had a blowout on the front wheel going down the freeway and a B-double was coming up the inside of me and my bike drifted to go under his wheels. Talk about life replay before my eyes I had to use every ounce of strength to pull that bike out of that situation and ended up ploughing into the embankment on the side of the freeway. Busted a few bones but I was alive. Took me a while to muster the confidence again but what an experience! Love your vids Aymen!

[@okiemale1589]

Big thumbs up for the channel...

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks mate, as always!

[@wave6413]

Great post and points as usual.

[@boomer2095]

U.S rider, who is older and also has owns a Sport Glide. As you mentioned,this is a great bike for older guys and women, since it weighs 700 lb. Big mistake older riders make is wanting to ride the big heavy touring bikes that they rode when they were younger. A monkey can ride a motorcycle in a straight line, but a true rider can make tight turns. If you no longer feel in control of a larger bike, get a lighter bike with engine and saddle bag guards, and know if you go down you are protected. I have both front engine guards and Motea Saddle Beg guards on my sport glide. I took off the cowling and saddle bags and ride don’t ride with a full tank. This shaves a lot of weight off the Sport Glide. Also having the stage 1&2 upgrade take the 107 Milwaukee 8 close to the 114 cu in specs, so you have a powerful bike that is easier to maneuver. The biggest reason to continue to ride as you age, is if you still enjoy it. If you no linger enjoy it,stop. As you mentioned, if you no longer enjoy white knuckle riding on the interstate, going 90+ to keep up with cars and don’t enjoy it anymore, then stick to two lane highways. But the big mistake is not selling your 10yr old beast of a bike, because it worth 1/10 of what you paid. Trade it in for a smaller bike that you will actually ride and not just keep in the garage as a trophy, right next to your old bowling hall or bike that you no longer use

[@John-cc1pc]

Nice one Aymen - as always mate. Safe rides 👍🤜

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks again✌️

[@unwrangler11]

Great message, thanks!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for watching

[@LowkeyAnnie]

G'day, Aymen Enjoyed the vlog as always. I try to ride to the road conditions, and depending on speed limits. I usually look at road worthiness, recommended speed on corners, which gives me an idea on what I'm heading into. I usually ride at speed limits on hair pins with caution, but I don't think about fear of falling. I've had 3 falls in my life on the road,so I'm always weary of what could be ahead. I do hover over the speed limits when the conditions are fare to good. But, yes I'm more aware of the danger, but not afraid of it. Like my Dad told me, you never know what's around the next bend! Live to ride, ride to live...💯❤ Annie...👋🏽✌🏽😎 OND...🏍💨☠️

[@ThePNWRiderWA]

Pet of it is being honest. I started with my 1st bike in 1973. I am 68 and in 2021 I had a road glide. Having the the wife on finally proved too much for myself to handle and I dropped the bike with her on it twice while moving but about. My old knees are shot and just and do it anymore. So I traded the RG in for a d triglide and it’s safer and fun again. No fear of dropping it any more.

[@edwardkozlowski3813]

Good show as usual 👍

[@franklarson5604]

Thanks for the thoughtful message.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for watching

[@chrisrestifo7010]

After a 20 plus year hiatus, im back to riding at 62. My biggest fear these days is the cage drivers on the road thses days. Could be my imagination, but it seems like they are much more aggressive and impatient. They tailgate , look right at you and just pull out infront of me. Seems like they dont either care if they kill themselves , let alone me! I do ride a lot more conservatively these days due to the fact that im not immortal like i was when younger. Another great video, thanks!!!

[@DLV2252]

I don’t tend to ride over 300kph anymore, as I age I think I’ve matured and keep under 300 these days 💨💨

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Lol thats a good limit, over 300 is usually scary

[@marcoreactionary]

It gets kinda risky once you go over 300kph 😉

[@chuckFlynn-z9o]

Thanks you because im a new b 73 and i am taking the Harley classes i rode and it was awesome so at 73 i wont quit

[@wendyg311]

I'm so glad to hear this. I am 59 F and have had my mcycle license for 15 yrs but never got the chance to ride because life got in the way. Now I find I don't think I have the coordination for all the hands and feet going in different directions at once for clutch, shifter, and breaks. I have been practicing on my husband's bike, but also have the fear of embarrassment because I'm an older woman. I have a Spyder, but would rather have a 3 wheel "real" bike.

[@chuckFlynn-z9o]

@@wendyg311 I have talked to to riders that said take the class

[@chuckFlynn-z9o]

Sorry my phone cut out .i meant to say take the Harley class so you can get caught I’m dealing with fear but I won’t let it beat me. I road once in my class it was great but now my syatica clears up and I’m on pane and I won’t ride to be in danger or put any one else .i hope you have a great weekend

[@franklarson5604]

Thanks!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you

[@robertdaley1194]

Potholes are very evident here in Scotland.

[@Janoldskool]

Great video. Excercise is king. Did I see Seth Feroce ?

[@theodavies8754]

I've lived next to a graveyard since 1969. 9 out of 10 people that die don't smoke but apparently it's not good for your eyes while you are alive. I noticed how my eyes didn't focus from clocks to distance first. Easy fix, either focus on the clocks or where you want to be in the near future.

[@Robert-xs2mv]

What? Becoming a resident of the cemetery?🪦

[@DLV2252]

I can’t remember signing that release for the shower video… 😂

[@DLV2252]

Riding on Victoria roads is probably like riding on the moon there’s that many craters

[@DsDex-zk1lx]

I am a returning rider 57 years young. Bought a ktm dirt bike 2 stroke that I can ride on my property to just get reacquainted with everything. My confidence is now returning so my next step is to go buy a used harley fat bob.

[@smacknives754]

I turned 57 this year, been riding a 2017 Dyna Fat Bob for the last couple of years, I luv' it, every chance I can, I'm out on it, even through Tasmania's winter, first thing I did on the FB, was get rid of the ugly twin headlights, and replace it with a Street Bob single LED head light, bike is sexy af😉. Ride safe, Scott.

[@scamperstephen4811]

The only thing better than a pothole is a big pothole full of water and mud , As a 60 year old get out and play in the dirt sometimes

[@OldNotDead-Club]

lol

[@_S.E.J_]

What jacket do you wear in this video when riding ?

[@robertdaley1194]

Unsee the Sumo in the shower🫣

[@OldNotDead-Club]

lol

[@Morphic-Realms.]

Lol off to practice some mono's.....

[@pinslayer4579]

If you're that scared of it you're GONNA CRASH !!!! When your butt puckers and you freeze up you will forget everything you learned.

[@myronhalyk5323]

So,Eamonn how often do you chase that chicken?

[@waterkoppie]

As we get older we ride less ? We ride more because we are retired !

[@OldNotDead-Club]

that can be true of retired people but there are plenty of people who get older from 30 up and ride less - they are still working and busy in their lives

[@Familyshots-co3bm]

What brand of jacket is that you`re wearing?

[@Familyshots-co3bm]

Hahaha... I just got to the bit about the Jacket!!!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

lol i was going to say

[@kamenrider8543]

Old timer told this Rider some good advice back when I was a hatchling. Keep both wheels on the ground and ride your bike with your mind on the task at hand. Show-offs have no business on a MotOcycle. Live to Ride Ride to Live. I personally say to myself when I have doubts as I swing a leg over my machine is Well don't wreck your bike 🐣

[@markdipirro]

Watching too many accidents videos.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

I don't think that's good for you